This workshop day will explore our native trees, deepening our understanding of them through folklore, herbal medicine as well as our interactive relationship with trees.

Handcraft your own talisman to anchor your understanding and take a part of the day home with you.

Led by author and artist Glennie Kindred this workshop is based on the theory of her latest book of the same title.

Saturday 18th July, 9.30am - 4pm

Meeting at Shillito Woods car park

Tickets £20 per person, over 16s only

Glennie says:

"The workshop will include a guided walk in the woods to meet some of the native trees, to learn from the trees themselves; to deepen our understanding of their core signature qualities; to explore some of their folklore, myths and legends and to look at how these rich interweavings become part of the herbal and the metaphysical healing qualities of each of the trees.

During the day we will explore a more interactive relationship with the trees by strengthening our awareness of our own deep intuitive and subtle relationship with them so that we move forwards into a more interconnected, inclusive and interactive relationship with the natural world around us. We will then create a talisman or touchwood, to anchor the understanding we have received during our time with the trees.

We will end on a ceremony to give thanks for the trees we have met and for all the trees of the Earth, and to celebrate our new ways forwards."

What to bring and wear

Come dressed appropriately for the weather, in warm clothes and waterproofs with spare layers in a bag. Good, sturdy, waterproof boots with a deep tread and ankle support are recommended.

Light refreshments will be provided but please bring some lunch with you.

How to get here

Visit our site map to see the location of Shillito Woods car park.

Address: Shillito Wood Car Park, Fox Lane, Holmesfield, North East Derbyshire, S18 7WG

Grid reference: SK295749

By road: From the A621 Bakewell-Sheffield Road take Fox Lane signposted for parking and follow for 1.1. to car park on right.

Public transport: 218 Peak Line Sheffield-Bakewell stops at Clodhall crossroads, a 1.3 mile walk from Shillito Woods.

Bad weather

Please check the website and social media pages in the days before the event as bad weather may result Iast minute changes.